The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 24,500

€ 20,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 9.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
58.5
71.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
71.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
58.5 in
Height
59 in
104.8
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
B-K
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
663 mi
Range
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft